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Six Tips to Get Sun Care Smart This Summer

While we usually discuss issues related to oral health on this blog, with it being summertime, we want to highlight skincare. Leaving your skin unprotected from the sun’s rays can lead to a painful sunburn and serious damage your skin, to boot. Avoid having to break out the aloe vera with these tips. Tip #1:…

The One Exam We Can Help Your Kids Pass

While in school, your children will have to take many tests that you won’t be able to help with (if y = 3, x = ? Anyone?), but there is one exam that you can help them pass with flying colors. The school oral health exams! These are new to many schools in the country,…

Barbecue Sauces to Spice Up Your Summer

Summer is right around the corner, and that means a lot of barbecues. While a good barbecue could never get old, the same flavor might. We are here to help with a few tips on how to spice up your summer with these amazing BBQ sauce recipes. Spicy BBQ Sauce To those of you who…

Guys, Gum Disease Is Serious, And Here’s Why

We would be remiss to let a very important week slip by without discussing it on the blog. Any guesses what it is? This week (June 11-17) is National Men’s Health Week. So what does men’s health have to do with oral health? If you read our post last month on oral issues related to…

Answering the Question: Are Veneers for You?

Veneers are the newer and less invasive alternative option to caps and crowns. Many of us have seen them on celebrities and been intrigued. They can be used as a way to straighten, brighten or perfect your teeth after consulting with your dentist. If you’ve ever wondered if your smile would benefit from veneers, here…

The A-Z of Wisdom Teeth Removal Post-Op

We know going to the dentist can be scary and getting teeth removed can feel even more daunting. The good news is that having your wisdom teeth removed is a standard procedure, and we are here to ease your mind. This is the A to Z of everything you’ll need to know after surgery. A-…

Thanks a Melon!

In case you missed it, watermelon was all the rage last summer. Anybody who was anybody posted at least one Instagram photo with a slice of watermelon (or if you’re fancy, a watermelon cocktail) in hand. If you were one of the few who lived in oblivion, don’t worry! You can redeem yourself this summer.…

Keep Calm and Floss On

If you’ve ever said you don’t have time to floss, it’s time to be honest. Flossing takes no more than one minute, people, so no more excuses! Here are a few ways you can spice up your flossing routine, making it worth those 60 seconds. Go High Tech New technologies like the Waterpik and Airfloss…

Your Top Excuses For Delaying Your Kids’ Braces (And Our Responses)

1. Cost This is completely valid and an important consideration, but be sure to explore our many payment plan options before letting it stand in the way of your kid’s dream smile. 2. So. Many. Appointments. Yes, we need to see you relatively often to make small adjustments, but they are quick appointments and there’s…